How to Make Preschool Pumpkin Art with Cotton Swabs

Create adorable pumpkin art with just cotton swabs and paint—perfect for little hands!

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This simple preschool craft uses cotton swabs and washable fall paints to make a fun pumpkin silhouette. Kids dot paint around taped-on pumpkin cutouts, then peel them away to reveal a festive masterpiece. It's a mess-friendly activity that builds fine motor skills.

Directions

Start by printing out pumpkins from a pumpkin coloring page, or cut some out from a Halloween coloring book.

Attach the pumpkins to your cardstock using rolled tape on the back only, ensuring no tape is in the painting area.

Dip cotton swabs into washable fall-colored paints and dot the page by moving up and down—avoid side-to-side swiping to keep paint from seeping under the pumpkins.

Allow the paint to dry completely, then carefully peel off the pumpkin shapes to reveal the art underneath.

Display your finished pumpkin art by hanging it up for everyone to enjoy.